Planning your estate is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones and ensure your wishes are carried out. A clear, legally valid Will can reduce stress for your family, prevent disputes, and provide certainty abou…
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Confidentiality agreements are commonly used by institutions to resolve complaints and manage risk. In many cases, they can serve a legitimate purpose.But where harm involves misconduct, abuse of power or unsafe systems, confidentiality can al…
Medical treatment is built on trust. When you seek care from a doctor, hospital or health professional, you expect to be treated with skill, care and professionalism. Unfortunately, mistakes can and do happen — and when they cause serious harm…
If your WorkCover claim has been rejected, you are not alone. Many Victorian workers experience this, often while they are still recovering from an injury. A rejection can feel unfair, but it does not necessarily mean the end of your claim. In…
If you have been injured on someone else’s property, whether at a supermarket, on a footpath, or in a private home, you may be entitled to claim compensation under Victoria’s public liability laws. Accidents in public or shared spaces can happ…
Being involved in a car accident can turn your life upside down. Between medical appointments, time off work and dealing with insurers, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The good news is that in Victoria, the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) p…
Content warning: This article discusses institutional abuse. If this topic is distressing, support is available through 1800RESPECTor the Blue Knot Foundation.
What Is Institutional Abuse?
Institutional abuse occurs when a person—often a c…
As most people are aware, in order to achieve a successful TPD claim, you must satisfy the TPD definition contained in the Insurer’s Policy applicable as at the Date of Disablement.
However, unbeknown to many people, there are multiple TPD de…
The recent High Court decision in Bishop Paul Bird and DP (A Pseudonym [2024] HCA 41 has left many survivors of institutional abuse feeling abandoned by the legal system. While we cannot change the Court's ruling, we can and must advocate for …